The GENx192 from Lucid is a master Wordclock generator/distributor that exhibits ultra-low jitter, both internally and when converting any input frequency between 28kHz and 216kHz. Applications include multi-track recording, mastering, broadcast and as a master clock for DAWs or desktop recording interfaces.
The unit employs JIF (Jitter Input Filtering) on the input signal to remove jitter before sending it to the outputs. Any signal that comes in as a jittery clock is converted to a DC control voltage that drives the oscillators. External AES and Wordclock inputs are simultaneously converted to AES, Wordclock and S/PDIF outputs and the unit is also capable of multiple sample rate conversion.
The GENx192 can synchronize up to fourteen external devices at one time. Input dropouts are not a problem as the unit will simply switch to its internal oscillator and generate a rock solid clock. The master clock also features TS-75, 75Ω input/output termination and tri-state LEDs that indicate proper or improper termination on all Wordclock connections.
| Connection |
8 x BNC Wordclock Output 4 x XLR AES-3/11 (audio or sync) Outputs (can act as 1x2 or 1x4 AES distributor) 2 x S/PDIF Coaxial Outputs 1 x XLR AES-3/11 Input 1 x BNC Wordclock Input |
| MIDI In | Not applicable |
| MIDI Out | Not applicable |
| Activity Indicators | 8 x LEDs rate and lock |
| Multiple Units | Not applicable |
| Stand-Alone | Yes |
| Bypass/Panic | Not applicable |
| Synchronizer | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 172.4 and 192kHz Wordclock generation/distribution |
| System Requirements | Not applicable |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 19" x 8 3/4" x 1 3/4" |
| Weight | 8.15 lbs (shipping) |
| Specialties | Clock outputs divided between two banks allowing different clock multiples to be output simultaneously |
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Comments about Lucid GENx192 - Ultra Low Jitter Studio Master Clock:
Once you listen to any audio interface with this clocking it, you'll never want to listen to it without.
It's just that important of a difference.
It's simple really, a better clock means better audio. And while some have argued that the built in clocks are better for whatever reason, a simple listening test proves them wrong. Likewise, daisy chaining word clock outs is a bad idea, and a master clock solves this. But even a singular interface benefits from being clocked off the Lucid.
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